Legal & Policies

Below you will find links to various policies and legal documents that govern NOVA. This information includes accessibility, accreditation, IT policies, non-discrimination, privacy and crime statistics.

Website and Catalog Disclaimer

IT Policies, Procedures and Plans

Northern Virginia Community College maintains an extensive list of IT policies, procedures and plans. For more information about individual ethics agreements and guidelines, policies, IT plans and IT procedures and principles see the complete list.

Intellectual Property, Policy and Procedures

Northern Virginia Community College adheres to the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) Intellectual Property Policy and Procedures guidelines. Learn more about the Intellectual Property Policy by reading the VCCS Policy Manual.

Non-Discrimination

Northern Virginia Community College is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. For a full Equal Opportunity Statement and Title IX compliance information read about NOVA’s non-discrimination policies.

Privacy Policy

Speech and Expression Policy

NOVA guidelines for the protection of speech and expression, of all forms and for all members of the College community. Learn more about the Speech and Expression Policy.

Crime Statistics

Northern Virginia Community College is committed to campus safety. As part of this, NOVA maintains a commitment to Clery Act compliance and the disclosure of crime and security statistics. Current crime and security statistics are readily available to the public along with other Clery Act compliance information.

Student Policies and Handbook

To assist you during your time at NOVA, the online Student Handbook provides important information about the College’s various services, procedures and policies.